Manic Moments

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I had one of those crazy moments today where I thought I hit the jackpot. I saw these bamboo side tables online and I thought to myself, "I've got to have those!" Well, I put on my running shoes and sprinted over to the storefront in this heat wave. Uhuru Furniture, located on 12th and Spruce, is a great resource in support of an excellent cause. As luck would have it, the tables didn't do it for me in person - that won't stop me from circling back to the blog routinely!

Vagabond Boutique: Mind Readers

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Vagabond Boutique always knows exactly what I must have for spring. Lately, I've been feeling like I play it all too safe with accessories. This may be due to my dreaded day job, but I'm not taking that as an excuse. I'm hoping to push my limits this summer with bright pops of color (pushing beyond turquoise) and this yellow necklace is simply divine!

A Neighborhood Treat

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Located on the corner of 20th and Lombard, Pub and Kitchen is a guaranteed home run. My boyfriend and I have been on the search for the best burger in the city under twenty dollars (feel like that should be a given) and this is it - even without the price qualifier. Order the Churchill burger and deviled eggs...or any other item on the menu because they are all great. I hear the Happy Hours are pretty saucy as well! Pub and Kitchen is making it a serious challenge for us to be more adventurous because we keep wanting to go back. 

Sunday Dining

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I had been waiting patiently for the perfect time to finally try Twenty Manning Grill. Last night wasn't a special occasion, but my boyfriend and I decided it was "time".  The restaurant interior is very warm and inviting. The calamari appetizer was spicy and delicious.

Alas, we will need to venture back to report more on the entrees. With Pub and Kitchen so close by, we should have known ordering burgers only would lead to disappointment!

Barbuzzo Bound

After a certain NYTimes write up, it has been nearly impossible to get a reservation at Barbuzzo on 13th street. This past Monday, the boyfriend and I decided to take a gamble. We walked over in the rain without a reservation... and we were seated at the bar right away!  My order was delicious (mmm burrata) and the bartender was so nice. He gave us a sample order of the "pig popcorn" and even made a cherry coke with grenadine for the girl one stool over!

Valentine's Day Gifting

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Looks like Valentine's Day is off to a great start! Put together this gift for a special lady in my life... she couldn't wait until midnight to open it - so impatient! Leave it to Etsy and Philly's Open House (local Egg Press retailer and much more) to banish all your gifting woes!

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